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Giants CEO hopes for 2016 AFL finals spot

Adrian Warren

Greater Western Sydney Chief executive David Matthews believes the upward trajectory of the fledgling franchise could put the Giants on course for an AFL finals spot by 2016.

After winning two games in their first season in 2012 and just one last year, GWS head into Sunday's final-round fixture against the Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium with five victories for this year's campaign.

Matthews is pleased with the club's on-field progress and success in retaining many of their large crop of talented youngsters.

On Thursday, backs Adam Kennedy and Nick Haynes and ruckman Rory Lobb all agreed to two-year contract extensions, taking each through to the end of the 2017 season.

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Matthews said the deals were further endorsement of the club's culture.